If you are required to submit the application directly to the University (this includes direct study abroad applicants or exchange students nominated by your home university), you may lodge your application personally.

Applicants are encouraged to use the online process but can still use the paper process.

It is important you ensure you meet the admission requirements for the Study Abroad Program before proceeding to apply. Admission to the program is not automatic and each applicant will be assessed against the admission requirements.

Application deadlines

To start in March semester: 30 NovemberTo start in July semester: 30 April

Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email Sydney Abroad(sydney.abroad[at]sydney.edu.au) for more information.

The academic year in Australia begins in early March. The March semester, or Semester 1, runs from early March to late June, exams inclusive. The July semester, or Semester 2, runs from late July to late November. Please check the complete list of university teaching dates.

Online application process

To apply online, please select the applicable course from the table below. You can save an incomplete application and return to it later.

Note that if you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand citizen, you cannot apply for the Study Abroad Program but may be permitted to apply for the Exchange Program. Contact sydney.abroad[at]sydney.edu.au if you have any questions.

Please read the hints for the completing the application listed below the table before you start your application.

Hints for completing the online application

File size for uploads – the maximum size for file uploads in 10mb.

Name and Date of Birth formatting – "Given Name" is your first name (and middle name/s if applicable). "Family Name" is your last name/surname. Date of birth should be entered in Day/Month/Year format.

Highest Qualification Details – Choose "An incomplete higher education course" from the drop-down menu. "Last year of participation" should be the year you are currently enrolled.

Academic Qualifications – Enter your University level "Qualification" from the drop-down list. Undergraduate applicants choose Bachelors degree. Postgraduate applicants must add 1 record for their Bachelors degree and 1 record for their Postgraduate degree.

List of student's preferred units of study – Units of study are typed directly into fields on the online application form (there is no longer a separate PDF document to submit for this). You can search for units of study using the Sydney Courses unit of study search function.

Passport (optional) – If you include a copy of your passport photo page, this will help us verify your personal details are correct eg: name order and date of birth.

Current official academic transcript – Ensure your uploaded file shows the grading scale/system. If the original transcript is issued in a language other than English, you must also upload an English translation.

Evidence of completion of Bachelor degree (for postgraduate applicants only) – An English translation of this document should also be submitted if the original is not issued in English.

Evidence of English language proficiency – This is NOT required if you have successfully completed and passed a minimum of 1 year of full-time study at University level which has been taught and assessed in English). Otherwise, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency using one of the approved tests listed on our website. Upload a copy of your official test score report (IELTS, TOEFL-IBT, Pearsons, etc.) or other evidence.

Guidelines for the submission of application documents

The University of Sydney accepts scanned documents submitted online in support of applications for admission to courses of study. All supporting documents must be true and complete records.

You should be prepared to provide original documents or original certified copies of supporting documents upon request at any time. Detailed checking of supporting documents is an inherent element of our admissions process and may involve contacting the original issuing authority or relevant tertiary admissions centre, or other organisation (whether education or otherwise), or individual, whether in Australia or overseas, to verify documents.

A failure to provide documents on request, or the discovery of either fraudulent documents or a misrepresentation of true circumstances in association with your application, may lead to the rejection of your application for admission, the withdrawal of your offer, or the cancellation of your enrolment.

Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The University accepts translations to English made by an accredited translator with a government body, the Registrar of the issuing institution or, for international applicants, registered University of Sydney education agents who have been designated as translators. Applicants from the Peoples' Republic of China may have their academic transcripts referred to the Ministry of Education's China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Centre (CDGDC) for authentication.

Disability information

If you have a disability you could be eligible for support services offered by the University of Sydney. If you would like this assistance, it is important that you apply as early as possible, preferably before you begin your study.

Disability services in Australia may differ from those offered in your home country, so it is important for us to know what you require. This will assist us in advising you of the relevant support services available. A Disability Services Officer can help you with your registration. Please contact the Disability Services for more information.